Weekend of replacement buses for rail travellers on Sleaford to Skegness line
Rail travellers can expect disruption to journeys over the next two weekends to allow for a £2 million track upgrade in Lincolnshire.
Passengers are being warned that there will be an amended timetable and replacement buses for services between Nottingham and Skegness on Saturday and Sunday November 29 and 30 and Saturday and Sunday December 6 and 7.
The engineering work means that rail replacement buses will be in operation between Sleaford and Boston over both weekends.
Network Rail says it is installing 2.4km (1.5 miles) of new track at Boardsides near Boston to give passengers smoother and more reliable journeys.
More than 3,800 sleepers will be laid to hold the new rail in place, along with 4,200 tonnes of ballast.
Dan Matthews, Network Rail operations director, said: “We’re investing £2 million to renew the track near Boston, which will make journeys smoother and more reliable for passengers.
“This work is essential to keep the railway safe and efficient for years to come. We appreciate people’s patience while we carry out these improvements and advise passengers to check before they travel.”
Philippa Cresswell, Customer Experience Director for rail operator EMR, said: “We recommend customers planning to travel to Skegness over the next two weekends (29 and 30 November or 6 and 7 December) to check their journey in advance as there will be an amended timetable in place, with trains running between Nottingham and Sleaford and between Boston and Skegness.
“There will be a connecting rail replacement bus service running between Sleaford and Boston, calling at Heckington.
“This work by Network Rail will help improve the reliability of our services in the long term, and we’d like to thank our customers for their patience while it takes place.”
Passengers are advised to check details of their journeys before travelling with National Rail or their train operators.